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By Samantha Hoch, Marketing, Haws Corp. The most costly injury of the more than 5 million unintentional work-related injuries in the US involves the head, averaging $82,382 per claim. In any environment, occupational safety should be taken very seriously and the appropriate emergency response is a crucial component to the overall safety of your employees and your company. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.151, requires that “ Where the eyes or body of a …

Folks experienced in working under harsh conditions are usually great at keeping themselves warm. Nevertheless, it is a good idea to review some cold weather protection basics with your workers before the temperature hits extremes. Now is a good time to hold a safety meeting and explain the importance of hypothermia prevention. In general, the objective should be learning or refreshing the knowledge of best practices on how to conserve body heat and avoid bare skin exposure when working in co …

By Samantha Hoch, Marketing Specialist, Haws Eyewash testing gauges are an important tool when testing eyewashes and eye/face washes for ANSI Z358.1 compliance. Make sure you are utilizing it correctly with this quick guide. How To Use An Eyewash Gauge To determine a suitable eyewash pattern, the eyewash testing gauge should be a minimum of 4 inches in length with two sets of parallel lines equidistant from the center. The interior of the lines should be 3.25 inches apart. ( …

The Fourth of July is a time to enjoy fireworks in the company of family and friends. The first commemorative Independence Day fireworks were set off by John Adams in 1777. Since then, the nation has celebrated this holiday by staging pyrotechnic extravaganza shows with live music and family fun, or just by lighting smaller displays at home. Explorer Richard Byrd even set off fireworks to salute the USA in Antarctica on a day that was comparatively warm for that region (- 30°F)! The thr …

By Samantha Hoch, Marketing Specialist, Haws There are two types of non-compliance when referring to emergency shower and eyewash equipment. A. Performance Related: Any type of issue that affects the ability for the emergency shower or eyewash to provide proper first aid in the event of an emergency. This could include lack of tepid water, insufficient flow to the showerhead, eyewash heads or both, too much flow or pressure to the heads, or a combination unit that does not have the capabil …

By Marketing at Pyramex When you ask for it, Pyramex Safety Products delivers. We took feedback from users who work in the harshest conditions and paired it with cutting edge anti-fog technology to create I-Force safety eyewear. The I-Force has a light-weight dual pane lens system. The outer polycarbonate lens protects against the environment while the inner acetate lens is designed to prevent fogging by equalizing the temperature difference between external temperature and the user’ …

By Marketing at Pyramex Safety Products Flexibility has proven to be successful in the workplace with the ever-changing environments on job sites. Pyramex Safety Products now brings flexibility in the form of comfort to an affordable safety glass. The Flex-Zone glasses have a cushioned nose piece and temples with a patented structure that we are proud to introduce to the safety eyewear market. Our unique design delivers exceptional performance in a wide range of work settings. …

By Samantha Hoch, Marketing Specialist, Haws Paragraph (c) of OSHA’s Occupational Safety & Health Standards – 29 CFR 1910.151 (Medical services and first aid.) requires “where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area of immediate emergency use”. A recent OSHA Info sheet details the adverse side effects caused by contaminated water from …

By Marketing at Pyramex Safety Products When it comes to safety wear, you don’t have to sacrifice comfort and style when you wear glasses from Pyramex Safety Products. As a leader in the safety eyewear industry, Pyramex continues to develop innovative products with the daily user in mind. The Proximity – new from Pyramex – is comfortable, stylish, and safe. At only 26.3 grams, this lightweight spectacle has slim co-injected temples for a snug, secure fit. The flame-resista …

Have you ever been looking for your glasses and then realized they were on top of your head? The great thing about the Petzl VIZIR face shield is that is the first place you are going to look for them. The cleverly named VIZIR visor mounts to the top of a VERTEX VENT or ALVEO helmet creating convertible eye protection. Down when you need it, up when you don't. But your eye protection is always available as long as your helmet is on your head. The VIZIR has several advantages over reg …